Lexus GS 2012 vs Mazda 6 2015
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Lexus GS is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Mazda 6 has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Lexus GS is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Mazda 6 can be equipped only with front wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 2.5 - 3.5 | 2.0 - 2.5 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 209 - 343 HP | 150 - 192 HP | |
| Torque: | 253 - 378 NM | 210 - 420 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.5 - 8.6 seconds | 7.8 - 10.5 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 - 11.2 | 3.9 - 6.5 | |
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Lexus GS petrol engines consumes on average 4 litres more fuel per 100 km than Mazda 6. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Ground clearance: | 130 - 140 mm (5.1 - 5.5 inches) | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mazda 6 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.81 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus GS is 6 cm shorter than the Mazda 6, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 481 litres | |
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Lexus GS has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Lexus GS has 49 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 6. The Mazda 6 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus GS is 0.8 metres more than that of the Mazda 6, which means Lexus GS can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`131 | ~ 2`009 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 18 400 | 17 800 | |
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